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Rugby bikefest Sun 22nd May
Bianco2564 posted a topic in Biking events,
Weather looks ok at the moment, if dry will go on the Honda, SS125 that is, no one wants to look at the scooter.
https://bikefest.rugbyfirst.org/
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Don't be a statistic.
Throttled posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/police-scotland-superintendent-stewart-mackies-warning-over-motorcyclist-bikers-death-statistics
"A police officer has urged fellow motorcyclists to exercise caution on roads over the weekend as Scotland is set to enjoy warm weather.
Superintendent Stewart Mackie, a keen biker, issued the warning as it was revealed 90% of motorcyclist casualties are male.
The deputy chief of road policing said a third of those killed in motorcycle crashes are aged between 40 and 49, and a marked increase in motorbike ownership in recent months may be due to people returning to biking after many years.
He added that more than 85% of motorbike crashes occur in rural areas and can happen in the daytime and in good weather. "
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MotoGP Fantasy league 2022
rennie posted a topic in Racing and Track Days,
Racing starts next weekend! 6Mar. so get your team registered before then.
league code is 5TNE45F3.
https://fantasy.motogp.com
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MotoGP Fantasy league 2022
rennie posted a topic in Racing and Track Days,
Racing starts next weekend! 6Mar. so get your team registered before then.
league code is 5TNE45F3.
https://fantasy.motogp.com
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MCE CANCELLING ALL POLICIES
daveinlim posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
Your policy of insurance is underwritten (or is provided to you) by the Company, which is in Administration. The Company’s permission to write insurance was suspended on 5 November 2021.
Due to the financial position of the Company, the Joint Administrators intention is to disclaim all motor bike and scooter insurance policies as at 24:00hrs (being midnight) on Monday, 31 January 2022.
This means that when your policy of insurance is disclaimed, your insurance policy will cease or, in other words, end.
This means that you will need to seek and put in place alternative insurances prior to your policy being disclaimed on 31 January 2022.
Up until your policy is disclaimed, and on the basis that you are fully complying with the terms and conditions of your policy of insurance, your policy will remain valid. No adjustments will be permitted to your policy from today except for administrative adjustments which do not affect the risk associated with the policy of insurance – such as correction to the spelling of a name for example.
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North West 200 Confirmed
manxie49 posted a topic in Racing and Track Days,
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Winter plans for your bike?
Stu posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
For me its just remove some of the fairings and have a general clean of the nooks and crannies you can't normally reach
I also need to reset the timing as its slightly out
Maybe remove the rear drive shaft to lube the splines
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Motorcycle Live
Pie man posted a topic in General Chat,
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MCE parent company goes bust.
Gerontious posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
remains to be seen what will happen to MCE UK
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Anyone else into Crypto currencies?
Joeman posted a topic in General Chat,
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MCE insurance .....
Pbassred posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
Oh boy. This sounds like financial risk management ... or debt crisis management.
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Bike sure
Stu posted a topic in Forum sponsors,
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Call FREE for a quote on 0800 141 2808
Bikesure offer members of TheMotorBikeForum discounted policies as we recognise the needs of the dedicated biker and we offer a wide range of schemes to cover most aspects of motorcycle insurance including:
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Classic to customised
Trike insurance
All Cars (including Non-Standard)
Household
Call FREE for all quotations on: 0800 141 2808 If you take out insurance then please private message Stu with your full name and postcode
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BSA, Barnett, MotoG, Honda...??
Rick posted a topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations,
. Francis Barnett.
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How Do you Protect your Bike?
Francesco posted a topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security,
It’s Francesco from EasyBlock
I work for a new startup involved in the bike security world.
We make unique locks for bikes designed to protect the bike at any stop.
We want to be more involved with the riders community and this forum looks perfect for it.
All our products are Made in Italy,
Have a look at it on our website:
https://easyblock.com/
Please let me know what you think about the motorcycle security in general and in the specific if you think this product could help your community and save some bikes around!
Have a good one my friends!
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Old Stores Motorbike Cafe
Mississippi Bullfrog posted a Community Map marker in Biker friendly cafes and meeting places,
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Gerbing Heated Gloves
manxie49 posted a topic in Motorbike Gloves Reviews,
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Annoying neighbours!
Stu posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
You know the type the ones who had the fastest bike available and used to rip it up with their mates on their 100cc
Then they ask so what cc is this then? ..........Its a 1200!
Goes quiet and walks away
You off for a nap now Victor? or did you just shit yourself at the thought of bikes moving on from 70 years ago when 100cc was the fastest bikes out there
Anyone else have these? or are you that annoying old codger
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Scotland Trip - Outer Hebrides
Boondock Puffins posted a topic in Ride Reports and Pictures,
My wife and I are starting up a motorcycle brand/club/media and are starting with simply making videos around motorcycle trips, reviews etc. We are 29 years old, and have been biking a few years now, and are really trying to spread the joy of biking to all (we seem to see very few young bikers out and about!)
Here are are first few videos of our trip to the Outer Hebrides below:
Please do consider subscribing to the channel if you enjoy the footage, it would help us hugely to grow and continue to produce fun, engaging videos to help grow the motorcycle community further!
Thank you,
Boondock Puffins
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A57 snake pass maintenance
billy sugger posted a topic in General Chat,
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OVER racing project exhaust system
Gusty posted a topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations,
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How Much Power Does the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS Make?
Admin posted a topic in Motorbike news,
The last major update to the GS came during the 2019 model year, when BMW overhauled the machine with an all-new, larger-displacement 1,254cc flat-twin engine utilizing the manufacturer’s variable-valve-timing system, called ShiftCam described here by Technical Editor Kevin Cameron. The goal of the update was to comply with the stricter Euro 5 emissions standards, while delivering a more flexible and powerful engine.
Horsepower and torque figures on the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS. (Robert Martin Jr./)
Ahead of an upcoming comparison test with similarly sized adventure bikes, we placed the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS on the Cycle World dyno to gather our own horsepower and torque measurements. The BMW recorded a peak 117.39 hp at 7,770 rpm and 91.48 pound-feet of torque at 6,510 rpm. Note that by 2,000 rpm, there is nearly 80 pound-feet of torque available, followed by a controllable plateau that makes it an efficient adventure tool on and off-road.
No wonder it is a favorite.
View the full article
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'Keyless Ride'
Joe85 posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
Shit. 😬 Anyway, luckily had the GoPro on so , er, yeh... i left them on the dash and they flew off abut 8 miles down the M25 from Swanley. 😁 Even managed to retrieve the key after being dropped off home.
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Were you a Rider or Spectator between 1957-1963?
PJMiddleton posted a topic in Motorbike Chat,
I'm the son of Norton rider Peter Middleton.
A feature-length documentary called "The Fastest Lap" is being made that is to cover motorcycle racing in the late 50's and early 60's, mainly at Oliver's Mount, Mallory Park, Cadwell Park and the Isle of Man.
If you were a rider, race official or even a spectator during this period, who would allow an interview, please let me know. I'm willing to travel anywhere in the UK for just an hour of your time.
Best Regards,
Pete Middleton
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Hydrolic ramp / Table For Sale
Eddie posted a topic in For Sale and Wanted - Motorbike related,
capacity 365kilos.
collection only from GU12 6PN
£175-00
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Maverick Viñales and Yamaha end MotoGP contract with immediate effect
Stu posted a topic in Racing and Track Days,
Yamaha
AUTHOR Dominic Tobin
Maverick Viñales and Yamaha have ended their contract mid-season after the rider was suspended for hitting the rev limiter during the Styrian Grand Prix.
The Spaniard, who has signed to Aprilia for 2022 will not ride for Yamaha again this yer.
Yamaha test rider Cal Crutchlow, who was scheduled to ride for Petronas SRT in the next round at Silverstone, is now expected to move up to the factory outfit for the British Grand Prix, with Moto2 rider Jake Dixon filling in for the injured Franco Morbidelli at the satellite team.
Viñales’s replacement for the rest of the season has yet to be announced.
In June, the 26-year-old announced a “mutual decision” to end his Yamaha contract early at the end of this season, but the relationship came to an end even sooner after a torrid Styrian Grand Prix, where he stalled during a restart, received a long-lap penalty for exceeding track limits and finished last for the second time in three races.
His weekend went from bad to worse when he was then suspended by his team for “irregular operation” of his Yamaha M1. A video then emerged of him revving his bike to the limit in the pitlane.
Viñales missed the following Austrian Grand Prix and was also suspended for the British race.
“Following our mutual decision in Assen to part ways a year early, it was also decided to commit to completing the current season with maximum effort from both sides,” said Viñales in a statement. “However, at the Styrian GP the race didn’t turn out as we had hoped, and regrettably it did not end well.
“After thorough consideration both parties have agreed it would be best to end the partnership with immediate effect.
“I am deeply grateful to Yamaha for the great opportunity. I am also thankful for the support they gave me during these 4.5 years of racing and will look back with pride on the results we achieved together.
motorsportmagazine.com/articles/motorcycles/motogp/maverick-vinales-and-yamaha-end-motogp-contract-with-immediate-effect
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